Major props for being so honest. So many talented clinicians have already commented, but here are a few things that help me. 1. Utilize depth grooves for axial walls and occlusal reduction; it will help develop a smoother margin. 2. Simplify the amount of burs. Really for a basic prep all you need is an .016-.018 round end taper, .037 a barrel and I like the Brasseler 2855.31.025 round end (though it can be aggressive in reduction, so be cautious). mcole Member Since: 01/21/15 Post: 20 of 231 Best of luck and thank you for striking up this conversation and reminding us all to reevaluate our crown prep techniques for best practices. ■ 6/6/2019 Need more crown prep tips? This thread was filled with so many helpful tips and tricks that this excerpt is just scratching the surface. If you'd like to see the entire conversation, go to dentaltown.com/magazine and click the link under the " Message Boards " section. FREE FACTS, circle 13 on card dentaltown.com \\ MARCH 2021 DT0321_MB2_Crown_V2.indd 29 29 2/18/21 10:49 AMhttp://www.dentaltown.com/magazine http://pac-dent.com http://www.dentaltown.com